2026 Harvest Cellar Intern- Position Summary:

Aubert Wines is a luxury brand specializing in ‘Grand Cru’ Single Vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs from Napa Valley and Sonoma County. Our winery is in Calistoga, Napa Valley. We are seeking an intern to join our small, tight-knit cellar team for the 2026 harvest. This internship is for a 5-month period, beginning July 2026 and ending in mid-December. The selected intern will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of harvest and postharvest cellar operations and will assist during our winter bottling run.

Roles and Responsibilities:
•  General winery sanitation
•  Fruit reception and processing
•  Press loading and operation
•  Cap management
•  Barrel work
•  Racking and blending
•  Assistance with bottling
•  Participation in staff tastings
•  Sample collection, processing, and laboratory analysis

Qualifications:
•  Candidates should have a passion for wine and desire to learn more about production at an ultra-premium level.
•  Degree in Viticulture, Enology, Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or other science related field preferred.
•  Ability to work in a fast paced, yet calm and collected, environment.
•  2+ Previous harvests in high-end wine production.
•  Working knowledge of modern production equipment, techniques, and basic operations.
•  Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
•  Demonstrated reliability and punctuality.
•  Ability to follow safety regulations, operating procedures, and company policies.
•  Capacity to work autonomously and in a team environment.
•  Ability to lift 50 lbs.
•  Candidates will be expected to work in a wide range of hot and cold environments and weather conditions, and to spend long hours on their feet in the cellar and vineyards.
•  Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
•  Willingness to work 6 to 7 days a week during harvest.

Time frame: July-December 2026